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An even bigger problem is that, in the first line, the quote is not real. I was pretty skeptical of that Buddhist quote the moment I saw it. If you want the tl
by julianeon 2y ago
An even bigger problem is that, in the first line, the quote is not real.
I was pretty skeptical of that Buddhist quote the moment I saw it. If you want the tl;dr version of Buddhism, that's the 5 Precepts: that is the boiled down, maximally condensed "minimalist" version. If you want more than that, you have the Eightfold Path. It's already getting long, but hey, if you want everything in bite-sized form, that's as close as you'll get.
So when I saw "all of Buddhism" in 4 words I thought: no, I don't believe that - I'd sooner believe that's a misattributed quote. And while I couldn't find an exact source online, this summary from ChatGPT summarizes my take.
The quote "Learn to let go. That is the key to happiness." is often attributed to the Buddha, but it does not appear in any of the traditional Buddhist scriptures. It is likely a modern paraphrasing or interpretation of Buddhist teachings on attachment and impermanence. The Buddha did teach about the importance of letting go of attachments and desires as a path to enlightenment and inner peace, which is a central theme in his teachings. However, the exact phrasing of this quote cannot be directly linked to any specific Buddhist text.